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CVE-2019-4737: IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG/RRC) 6.0.2.

IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG/RRC) 6.0.2. 6.0.6, and 6.0.61 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 172707.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM DOORS Next Generation/RRC has a cross-site scripting issue in listed 6.x releases. A user with some access could place JavaScript into the web interface, potentially exposing credentials or changing what another user sees during a trusted session.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate-priority remediation item for exposed IBM requirements management environments. It is not KEV-listed in the provided data, but credential exposure inside trusted sessions can create business impact if sensitive engineering or compliance work is handled there.

Technical view

CVE-2019-4737 is an authenticated, user-interaction XSS vulnerability affecting IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation 6.0.2, 6.0.6, and 6.0.61. The CVSS 3.0 score is 5.4, with low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running the named IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation/DNG/RRC versions. Risk is higher where many users have project access and the web UI is used for sensitive requirements, engineering, or compliance data.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. The CVSS vector indicates exploit maturity as high, but that is not the same as confirmed exploitation in the wild.

Researcher notes

The source bundle does not provide payload details, vulnerable parameters, or exact fixed versions. Avoid assuming affected releases beyond 6.0.2, 6.0.6, and 6.0.61. Validation should focus on version confirmation, IBM advisory review, and access-control exposure.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify whether DNG/RRC 6.0.2, 6.0.6, or 6.0.61 is deployed.
  • Review IBM bulletin 6172635 for official remediation guidance.
  • Apply IBM-supported fixes or upgrade paths for affected releases.
  • Restrict web UI access to trusted users until remediated.
  • Monitor for suspicious embedded script content or unusual UI behavior.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM DNG/RRC versions across production and non-production environments.
  • Confirm whether any listed affected version remains reachable by users.
  • Review IBM X-Force entry 172707 against internal vulnerability records.
  • Check access controls for users allowed to create or edit web UI content.
  • Verify remediation status after applying IBM guidance.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/A:N/AC:L/UI:R/I:L/PR:L/C:L/S:C/RL:O/RC:C/E:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/A:N/AC:L/UI:R/I:L/PR:L/C:L/S:C/RL:O/RC:C/E:H2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4737Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/A:N/AC:L/UI:R/I:L/PR:L/C:L/S:C/RL:O/RC:C/E:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMRational DOORS Next Generation6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.61Listed
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CWE details

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